Fee agreement when an attorney takes a personal injury case against the federal government

If the case is a FTCA case, then you are correct. Fees in FTCA cases are 20% if settled, 25% if tried. However, not all cases against the...

My friend had a hysterectomy and they damage her ureter in the process.

A lot depends on the facts of whether the ureter was nicked or totally cut. Ureter damage can occur in the absence of negligence, but the only way...

If my son was murdered in a housing complex that occupied a securtiy booth and carmar's am I able to sue?

My condolences for your loss. Speak to an experienced trial attorney in your area, as it is definitely worth looking into. I would also check to...

You are way in over your head if you are doing this on your own. Anything calculated to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence is...

I have written proof of hospital negligence from the surgeon and can't find a lawyer to take the case. Can you help?

Retained sponge cases have some value, but without knowing all of the facts, just be persistent. Sponge cases usually have good liability with...

I was diagnosed with a staph infection two weeks after having surgery. I'm trying to find out if I have a malpractice claim.

Unfortunately, staph infections happen all the time, and are a known risk of any surgical procedure. I have handled many claims against Barnes, and...

My son was in a car accident that left him a paraplegic, requires 24hr care, when in hospital still requires us there, has

Your son seems to require attendant care at the very least, but many hospitals are reticent to allow a non-employee to care for a patient, as they...

Can I sue the hospital?

You should gather all of your medical records, as a couple of days misdiagnosis would not cause permanent damages. I would contact a local...

Would my husband qualify for a medical malpractice lawsuit?

You need to take pictures and try to get your medical records. Your husband may have a good case and the statute of limitations is two years for...

Can a wife file suit for her husband's personal injury if it's not a workman's comp claim?

The wife's claim is a derivative claim for loss of consortium in most States. the husband must file in the majority of States for the wife to have...